This is a pretty simple method that just requires rooting and not any complex tasks. It should work on most Android phones (rooted) and those running CM7. We’ve tried it on LG Optimus One with void #forever custom ROM installed and it worked perfectly.

Steps to Turn Off/Mute CyanogenMod Camera Sound on Android Phone -

1. Install ES File Explorer on your phone.

2. Run ES File Explorer, go to its Settings > Home Directory. Change the default value (/sdcard/) to (/).

3. Then navigate to bottom of settings and enable ‘Root Explorer’ option. Click Yes when the Experimental Feature box pops-up to grant it super user permissions. Also, tick mark the ‘Mount File System’ check box to mount the system as writable.

4. Next, open the Local directory in ES File Explorer. Navigate to:

"/system/media/audio/ui/camera_click.ogg"

5. Tap on the camera_click.ogg file and rename it to camera_click.mp3.

That’s it. Open the camera and take a snap. Voila! No more shutter sound.

Tip: If you’re using CM 7.1.0, then you can now quickly disable camera shutter sound from settings: Settings > CyanogenMod settings > Sound > Mute camera shutter.

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To use TinEye, one needs to upload an image or enter image address using their web interface to look for similar images. Luckily, we found a handy TinEye Client for Windows that adds TinEye to the context menu of image files and makes the task more easier.

TinEye Client is an unofficial extension for Windows that allows you to look for similar images on TinEye directly from the Windows Explorer context menu. It is a simple and elegant tool, you can use TinEye client app to choose an image file from a folder or paste an image copied to clipboard. It supports shell-integration, means you can just right-click an image on computer that automatically uploads to TinEye and shows the relevant results in browser. There is 1-click option to enable/disable TinEye option in context menu. The tool also lets you set the default sort order for resulting images.

Download TinEye Client    via [Geekissimo]

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The new camera with a larger f/2.4 aperture lets in more light, so photos look brighter. And the advanced hybrid infrared filter keeps out harmful IR light for more accurate and uniform colors. Moreover, it features video stabilization that steadies shaky shots.

Now, if you already have an iPhone 4 and are thinking to get an iPhone 4S just for the sake of better 8MP camera, then make sure to check the below comparison between camera photos taken using the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. This might be a crucial factor in deciding whether it’s feasible to buy iPhone 4S considering just its improved camera.

Side-by-Side Photo Comparison of iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 -

- By iLounge (See more @Flickr)

- By Andy (See more @Flickr)

- See more at DigitalPhotoBuzz

Credit: Robert Scoble

Video Camera comparison – iPhone 4S vs. iPhone 4

Additional sources:

• By Gruber @Flickr
• Today’s iPhone
• iPhone 4S (1080p) vs. iPhone 4 (720p) – Video comparison by iLounge

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The iPhone 5 mock-up is created from a solid block of aluminium and Photoshop isn’t used to design it. According to them, iPhone 5 would have a teardrop design, boasting a 4-inch display. It is only 59.94 mm wider than iPhone 4, with a height of 109.98 mm and is just 6.86 mm thinner at the top and 5.33 mm at the bottom. This iPhone 5 mockup features an oval shape light touch home button. They’ve also compared iPhone 5 prototype with the iPhone 3G/3GS, iPhone 4 and Samsung Galaxy S II.

Watch iPhone 5 Prototype Design Video -

Let’s see if upcoming iPhone includes some of the features from this prototype.

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Though one can easily save the picture shown in the lightbox by dragging it to desktop or using the Save image as.. option. But that would only download the small-sized picture as shown in the photo viewer. Using the new “Download photo” option, the picture will be downloaded in the highest possible resolution available with great quality. However, you may not see the download option for every photo. This happens if the uploader has disabled it to prevent everyone from getting the full resolution image.

How to use – When viewing a photo in the lightbox photo viewer, click Actions. If the photo owner has allowed downloads, you will see an option to Download Photo.

If you don’t want viewers to download your photos, click the gear icon at the top right corner of G+ screen, to open Google+ Settings (https://plus.google.com/settings/plus). Scroll down the page and uncheck the ‘Allow viewers to download my photos’ checkbox.

Here is a nice video shared by James Lawson-Smith -

Here are some amazing high-resolution wallpapers from +Romain Guy. Try downloading them using the new download photo feature! [Link]

Do share your thoughts on this new feature!

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The Galaxy Note is powered by a 1.4GHz dual-core processor, runs on Android 2.3, has a high-resolution screen, 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 2MP front camera. Measuring just 9.65mm thick and weighing 102g, the Note is designed to fit comfortably in a pocket to offer true portability.

Video – Samsung Galaxy Note in action

Samsung GALAXY Note Specifications -

Network:

HSPA+ 21Mbps  850/900/1900/2100
EDGE/GPRS  850/900/1800/1900

Processor  -  1.4GHz Dual Core Processor

Display  -  5.3” WXGA (1280×800, 285ppi) HD Super AMOLED

OS  -  Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

Camera:

Main (Rear) : 8 MP with LED Flash
Front : 2 MP
Action Shot, Beauty, Panorama Shot, Smile Shot, Share Shot

Video:

Video : MPEG4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, Xvid, VC-1Recording 1080p@24~30fps, Playing 1080p@30fps

Audio:

Codec : MP3, AAC, AMR, WMA, WAV, FLAC, OGG
Music Player with SoundAlive
3.5mm Ear Jack, Stereo FM Radio with RDS

Value-added Features

• Samsung Apps
• Samsung Kies 2.0/ Samsung Kies air
• Samsung TouchWiz/ Samsung L!ve Panel UX
• Samsung ChatON mobile communication service (Downloadable via Samsung Apps)
• Smart Note Apps
• S Pen / Pen UX
• Social Hub
  - Integrated Messaging (Email, SNS), Contacts/ Calendar Sync
  - Basic: POP3/IMAP Email
• Social Hub, Readers Hub , Music Hub
• Google Mobile Services
  - Gmail, Google Talk, Google Search, YouTube, Android Market
  - Google Maps with Google Places and Google Latitude
• A-GPS
• Enterprise Solutions
  - ODE, EAS, CCX, MDM, VPN, WebEx
• NFC (optional)

Connectivity:

Bluetooth v 3.0
USB 2.0 + HS
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
WiFi Direct

Sensor  -  Accelerometer, Proximity

Memory  -  150MB + 2GB inbox + microSD (up to 32GB)

Size  -  110 × 58.2 × 12.3 mm,

Weight  -  102.4g

Battery:

Battery (Standard) Li-on, 1,200mAh
Talk Time : Up to 13 hours(2G), Up to 4.6 hours(3G)
Standby Time : Up to 570 hours(2G), Up to 390 hours(3G)

Availability & Pricing – The availability and price of Galaxy Note is not announced yet.

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The Samsung NC108 is crafted to deliver a stylish look, sturdy and high-quality design, despite being budget-friendly. It is ultra compact in size, weighs just 1.18Kg (less than N148) and is powered by the upgraded Intel N455 Atom processor.

It boasts a 10.1” anti-reflective display, now enjoy movies and images that are clear and picture perfect, even in bright light. Its energy efficient LED display and 6 cell battery may offer an extensive battery life of up to 10.7 hours*.

The keyboard has an ergonomic design with a slight texture, plus it is a Full Island keyboard with optimised key spacing for easier typing that looks awesome.

The I/O ports on the left and right side carries a precision cut edge design that stands apart from others. It is cleverly styled with an integrated hinge. That means the screen blends together seamlessly with the keyboard, which makes adjusting the screen easier.

A quality webcam is integrated, that is ideal for video conferencing and video calls.

Samsung NC108 (NP-NC108-A04IN) Netbook Photos

Samsung also provides a DVD that includes all the software and drivers for Windows 7. Windows 7 updates are also included in system software media that can be installed unattended without any issues.

Samsung NC108 (NP-NC108-A04IN) Specifications:

• OS: DOS
• CPU: Intel Atom Processor N455 @ 1.66Ghz
• LCD: 10.1" WSVGA (1024 x 600), Non-Gloss, LED Back Light Display
• Memory: 1GB DDR3 Memory at 1066MHz
• Chipset: Intel NM10
• Storage: 250GB S-ATAII HDD
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150
• Sound: HD (High Definition) Audio with SRS 3D Sound Effect
• Wired Ethernet LAN 10/100 LAN
• Wireless LAN: 802.11 bg/n
• Bluetooth v3.0 High speed
• Integrated Web Camera
• Connectivity ports: VGA, Headphone out, Mic-In, Internal Mic, 3 x USB 2.0 (chargeable USB included), RJ45 (LAN), DC-In (power port), Security lock
• 4-in-1 Card reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC)
• Battery: 6-cell
• Weight: 1.18Kg (2.60lbs)
• Dimension (W x D x H inch): 10.10" x 7.00" x 0.84"

Price: MRP is Rs. 14,490. Buy it online for Rs. 13,500 (including taxes) in India

I installed Windows 7 Professional on the NC108. Even with just 1GB RAM, it delivers a good performance that is perfect to surf the web wirelessly, watch multimedia content such as videos, photos, etc., enjoy music, chat and check the documents on the go.

P.S. This is not a sponsored or paid review.

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Skitch is a perfect app to easily and quickly take a snapshot of something or open a saved image to add some cool and meaningful stuff to it. The app has a very simple and nice user interface with a variety of essential features and settings to customize the photo as desired without requiring any technical knowledge. This is just the first version of Skitch for Android which would be improved and enhanced later in future.

Skitch home screen offers 3 options: take a snapshot, load an image from your gallery or start with a blank canvas. Take a snapshot, then draw an arrow or add a caption and share it instantly on social networks like Facebook, Twitter, Google+, etc. There are two rows of options in the app namely: the action bar and the tool bar.

The Action Bar includes:

• Home: This returns you to the home screen.
• Trash: Either erase a selected object or clear the whole screen by tapping and holding the option.
• Undo/Redo: Step back or forward through your annotations.
• Share: Share the annotated image with other apps installed on your device.
• Send to Evernote: This option shows up when you have Evernote installed.

The Tool Bar includes:

• Color and size popover: Tap this option to choose the color and line thickness of your objects.
• Pencil and highlighter: The pencil allows you to create freehand shapes with your finger or stylus. Tap and hold to reveal the highlighter tool which creates semi-transparent lines for highlighting.
• Arrow: Point out the best stuff with the arrows Skitch is known for.
• Select: Tap on any object, then drag it to change its position.
• Type: Use this tool to add text to your images.
• Shape: Tap and hold to choose a shape, then drag your finger on the screen to create it.

Tap the menu button and select ‘Settings’ to access some advanced settings, including highlighter opacity and scaling.

Evernote is working to bring Skitch to iPhone, iPad and other major platforms.

Download Skitch for Android    via  [Evernote Blog]

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